PennDOT to close Route 52 bridge in Birmingham

PennDOT will be closing the Route 52 (Lenape Road) bridge over the Brandywine Creek Floodplain in Birmingham Township, beginning Aug. 19 through May, 2020. “This bridge rehabilitation will provide needed safety improvements to motorists while maintaining its historical integrity and aesthetics,” said Gov. Tom Wolf in a press release. PennDOT will repair, strengthen and restore the deteriorating seven-span, stone masonry arch bridge by removing the…

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Fatal overdoses up in Chester County

The Chester County Coroner’s Office is releasing data on drug overdose deaths in Chester County from January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019. A total of 65 people have been confirmed to have died of a drug overdose during this period, with 62 deaths determined to be accidental and 3 due to suicide. While this is slightly more than the 57 overdose deaths reported mid-way…

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Donnan Martin of Kennettn Square

Donnan Martin, 86, died in his home in Kennett Square, on July 30. Donnan was born in Jacksonville, Fla. and was a graduate of Andover Academy, Georgia Institute of Technology, and the University of Delaware. Donnan led a full and interesting life. He was a lieutenant junior grade in the Navy, worked for the duPont Company for more  than 30 years, and ran a successful…

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Roadwork for Aug. 3-Aug. 9

PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Aug. 3-Aug. 9. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Milling and paving will cause lane restrictions on Route 202, between Concord Country Club…

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